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youngster

 

[ ˈjʌŋstər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

age

A youngster is a young person, typically a child or teenager.

Synonyms

adolescent, child, youth

Examples of usage

  • The playground was full of youngsters playing happily.
  • Teenagers are often referred to as youngsters.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

In informal usage, a youngster can also refer to a young or inexperienced person.

Synonyms

greenhorn, novice, rookie

Examples of usage

  • He may be a youngster in the field, but he is very talented.
  • The team consists of both veterans and youngsters.

Translations

Translations of the word "youngster" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jovem

🇮🇳 नवयुवक

🇩🇪 Jugendlicher

🇮🇩 remaja

🇺🇦 молодик

🇵🇱 młodzieniec

🇯🇵 若者 (wakamono)

🇫🇷 jeune

🇪🇸 joven

🇹🇷 genç

🇰🇷 젊은이 (jeolmeun-i)

🇸🇦 شاب

🇨🇿 mladík

🇸🇰 mladík

🇨🇳 年轻人 (niánqīng rén)

🇸🇮 mladenič

🇮🇸 ungmenni

🇰🇿 жасөспірім

🇬🇪 ახალგაზრდა

🇦🇿 gənc

🇲🇽 joven

Etymology

The word 'youngster' originated in the mid-16th century, combining 'young' with the suffix '-ster', denoting a person associated with a particular quality. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to a young person. It has been commonly used in English literature and everyday speech to describe individuals in their youth.

See also: young, youngling, youngsters.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,749, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.